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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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